YN-468 ii for Nikon is the TTL for off camera too? Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up...

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up empty.

The reviews I did find were very positive for the YN-468.

But the question is

Does the TTL feature work off camera?

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

caknutsen wrote:

Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up empty.

The reviews I did find were very positive for the YN-468.

But the question is

Does the TTL feature work off camera?

Only with TTL enabled triggers.

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

rpavich wrote:

Only with TTL enabled triggers.

Thanks for the quick reply, any recommendations?

This whole setup will not be for heavy use, but will be for occasional use.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

caknutsen wrote:

rpavich wrote:

Only with TTL enabled triggers.

Thanks for the quick reply, any recommendations?

This whole setup will not be for heavy use, but will be for occasional use.

TTL triggers aren't cheap...there is Phottix Odin, Pixel Kings, and I "think" that some versions of Pocket Wizards do too..but not sure.

For myself, I don't use TTL with off camera flash...I just rough it.

If I want to use TTL I put the camera on the flash and bounce it off of a wall or something...ala Neil Van Neikerk.

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

rpavich wrote:

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Okay, point taken its time for me to learn how (get off my lazy) to manually set up and control flash.

Thanks for the nudge, I knew it would come sooner or later. After all, it's not like I have to process film anymore.

But still open to suggestions

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

caknutsen wrote:

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It's really not as hard as it seems....if you think about it.

Flash has a "brightness" depending on how far away it is from the subject....everytime you change that distance...you change the power. OR....when you turn the power up or down it's the same thing.

Just throw up a flash on anything...a stuffed animal..it can even be bare...then note the distance...pretend it's 10 feet.

Set the power on 1/4.

Now set your camera on ISO 100, your f/stop on f/8 and your shutter speed on whatever the sync speed is.

take a shot.

How did it come out? Too bright? Too dark?

If it's too bright....turn the flash up to 1/2 power....see what happens....

I know from doing this that my 430EXII will give me f/8 at ISO 100 at 5 feet from the subject when it's on 1/4 power. I marked that on my flash with a piece of tape.

So when you set your flash up...you already have an idea of what you will get and then it's just a matter of fine tuning.

I really recommend the strobist site to learn manual flash...it's the best there is.

www.strobist.blogspot.com

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

caknutsen wrote:

Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up empty.

The reviews I did find were very positive for the YN-468.

But the question is

Does the TTL feature work off camera?

What Nikon DSLR do you have? Most, not all, have the ability to do wireless TTL flash using the camera's built in flash as the trigger. I have an old Nikon DSLR and can trigger as many as two wireless flashes (600s) at the same time. However, I can not control the flash output with the camera. Some of the newer DSLRs can also do that.

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

charles brown wrote:

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I have a D90, it does have a commander mode for off camera flash, I I have 1 SB600 but was looking to add a couple more flashes and the YN-468 looked to fit the bill except for the original question in the post.

I am still open to suggestions. However, I am going to give manual a try either way.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

caknutsen wrote:

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If you just want manual "extra" flashes...then you can get away with YN 560s' at a much lower cost...and they will trigger when your SB-600 goes off...no need to buy extra triggers and such....

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

caknutsen wrote:

Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up empty.

The reviews I did find were very positive for the YN-468.

But the question is

Does the TTL feature work off camera?

Yongnuo announced iTTL flash triggers for Nikon yn622n but not yet available. They will likely function and be priced the same as those those currently available for Canon.
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Receiver-Transmitter-Transceiver/dp/B009EJSWJE

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

rpavich wrote:

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If I am understanding you, the SB600 is triggered by Nikon commander mode, and in turn the 560(s) would be triggered by the 600? No need for radio triggers? The SB600 would be ITTL and the 560(s) would be manual?

Or am I over thinking this?

sportyman140 Loc: Juliette, GA

caknutsen wrote:

Okay, so I have searched for online reviews and seem to come up with conflicting stories, I have done a search here and came up empty.

The reviews I did find were very positive for the YN-468.

But the question is

Does the TTL feature work off camera?

This link is what I based my statement to you:

http://speedlights.net/2011/08/28/yongnuo-yn-565-ex-flash-review/#Operation

Yes from what I have read it does with the OCF Gear / Syl Arena 33'/10m Extra-long ETTL Cord (Straight) if the YN 468 is TTL, I bought the YN 565EX and it is full ETTL I think you will like it better.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

caknutsen wrote:

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Exactly...

caknutsen Loc: Seattle, WA

rpavich wrote:

caknutsen wrote:

If I am understanding you, the SB600 is triggered by Nikon commander mode, and in turn the 560(s) would be triggered by the 600? No need for radio triggers? The SB600 would be ITTL and the 560(s) would be manual?

Or am I over thinking this?

Exactly...

Off to order a pair of 560's

Thanks

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

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caknutsen wrote:

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If it was me would stay with Nikon flash- no question they will work with the 90. Use the 90 to control the ratio of the three flashes. Check B&H, eBay, etc for used 600s.